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enJoy, With a Bit of Tongue In Cheek Political Commentary for This Burien Actors Theatre Showhttp://www.highlinetimes.com/2016/12/07/features/joy-bit-tongue-cheek-political-commentary
<p>Joy, With a Bit of Tongue In Cheek Political Commentary for This Burien Actors Theatre Show<br />
<strong><br />
by Adriane Vetter</strong></p>
<p>It's hard to say what I loved about this year's Christmas show at Burien Actor's Theatre. Directed by Mark 'Mok' Moser,<br />
'The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged), at times reminded me of some of the funniest skits from early Monty Python's Flying Circus, and actors, Beth Davis, Pepper Handrich, and Anna Richardson definitely are as funny and quirky with their<br />
humor as John Cleese, Graham Chapman and Eric Idle. In fact, the antics of these three, as they try to put on a show that is supposed to have many more acts (the premise of the play is that after all of the acts for their show are held up by a<br />
killer Winter storm, these three, rather than cancel, decide to put on the show by their lonesomes), are the reason to go.</p>
<p>There's an attempt at Christmas rap, that fails, but tickles as well, as well as some hillarious renditions of familiar Christmas songs, that involve, at one point, impromtu interaction with the audience (if you sit in the front row, be prepared to be pulled<br />
on stage, and also to give an item you want for Christmas, to contribute to the funniest version of 'Twelve Days of Christmas' I think I've ever heard), as well as some 'Star Wars' bits woven into a show that quickly careens into<br />
loony hijinks by the three. And there are some very tongue-in-cheek political correctness barbs, that poke fun<br />
at people who think there's been a 'war on Christmas' because of the change from the greeting 'Merry Christmas' to 'Happy Holidays', and many other delightful moments in this so-funny-it-made-tears-roll-down-my-cheeks show.<br />
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<p>Also, there's a fun gift exchange, where you could get anything from a dvd of 'Scrooged' to a cassette tape of a once<br />
famous rock band, and of course, there's a nativity 'panto' that is side splittingly funny, and guaranteed to chase away<br />
any gloom that may be hanging around in a charged atmosphere this year, in particular. The show runs from November 25th, through December 18th, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. and a seven buck Sunday, November 27th. Go, go, if for nothing else than the handpuppet version of 'The Nutcracker', featuring all three<br />
actresses in a rib ticklingly funny 'ballet'. For ticket information, go to <a href="http://www.burienactorstheatre.org" title="www.burienactorstheatre.org">www.burienactorstheatre.org</a>, or call, 206-235-5358. <div id="gam-holder-highline_story_text_region_slot_2" class="gam-holder"><script type="text/javascript">GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "highline_story_text_region_slot_2");</script><script type="text/javascript">GA_googleFillSlot("highline_story_text_region_slot_2");</script></div></p>
FeaturesWed, 07 Dec 2016 16:48:00 +0000kenr252793 at http://www.highlinetimes.comShoplifter stopped in actionhttp://www.highlinetimes.com/2016/12/06/police-blotter/shoplifter-stopped-action
<p><strong>Shoplifter stopped in action </strong><br />
A man was caught shoplifting at Fred Meyer, 14300 1st Ave. S. in Burien, at 7:50 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 25. He was discovered by an employee and police arrested him for multiple misdemeanor warrants. </p>
<p><strong>Punch-drunk love</strong><br />
A man living on the 15500 block of 4th Avenue S.W. had to lock his drunk girlfriend out of the house, after she turned violent and kicked him. Police arrived around 11:30 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 23 to restrain the woman with handcuffs and hobbles. </p>
<p><strong>Hit and Run on S.W. 148 Street </strong><br />
A pedestrian woman, who resides on the 10100 block of 8th Avenue S., was struck by a Burien driver around 11 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 23. The incident occurred near the intersection of S.W. 148 Street and 4th Avenue SW. The suspect fled the scene of the collision. </p>
<p><strong>Brothers get out of hand<br />
</strong><br />
A sister reported a fight between her brothers at 11:40 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 23. The two attacked each other with a rubber mallet and knife. One brother was stabbed in the torso. The family resides on the 12200 block of 12th Avenue S. </p>
<p><strong>Store clerk vs. customers</strong><br />
A store clerk at the 76 Gas Station on 16850 International got into a fight with customers around 2 p.m. on Tues., Nov. 22. The employee and customers were throwing store items at each other. The clerk said one item struck and cut him but he only wanted to charge the customers with trespassing. Officers found the shoppers smoking marijuana in a hotel room with a child present. </p>
<p><strong>Ex-boyfriend blows up </strong><br />
A man arrived uninvited to his ex-girlfriend’s home, located on the 17300 block of 32nd Avenue S., around 5 a.m. on Sun., Nov. 20. Officers arrested him for a DUI and for accidentally hitting his ex’s father with his vehicle. <div id="gam-holder-highline_story_text_region_slot_2" class="gam-holder"><script type="text/javascript">GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "highline_story_text_region_slot_2");</script><script type="text/javascript">GA_googleFillSlot("highline_story_text_region_slot_2");</script></div></p>
Police BlotterTue, 06 Dec 2016 21:11:48 +0000htweb252786 at http://www.highlinetimes.comPat's View: "Age old"http://www.highlinetimes.com/2016/12/06/commentary/pats-view-age-old
<p>By some accounts the verified world record holder for old age was a French woman who lived to be 122 years, 164 days (Jeanne Calmut, 1875-1997). Not verified were her last words: “Je suis si fatigue’”---French for “Man, am I pooped.” </p>
<p> 122 years (and 164 days) is a long run. That’ s older than some Hostess Twinkies. But just like every other “oldest living person in the world” before her, Jeanne’ s reign finally ended. There is no precedent for anyone regaining the title. </p>
<p> Of all the records achieved by humans, ‘ oldest person’ might be the hardest to train for. And even then, once you finally made it, anyone you might really want to impress wouldn’ t be around.<br />
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<p> You’ d show up for your 100th high school reunion---and be the only one there. That means you’ d be stuck paying for the entire keg. Plus, you’ d have to dance with yourself. Several years ago, a man in Tampa, Florida insisted that he was the world’ s oldest human at 120 years of age---although it was hard to tell. Maybe the Grecian Formula on his beard made him look younger. Or maybe it was because he wore his baseball cap backwards. </p>
<p> The current oldest person in the world is a woman (as are most such title-holders) named Emma Morano from a town in Italy. She’ s 117, although sometimes claims to be 26. Ms. Morano is said to be the last person on this planet who was born in the 19th century (1899.) When I was a kid, there were plenty of people in my town born in the 1800’ s---my grandma, the retired man who lived next door---and just about every elderly guy sitting in the neighborhood barbershop. In fact ‘ Old Man’ Jenkins passed away while waiting to get a shave. </p>
<p> According to news reports, one of Emma’ s secrets to long life is that she never smoked---despite advertising in the 1940’ s and 50’ s stating “More doctors smoke Camelsthan any other cigarette”---and “20,679 doctors say Luckies are less irritating.”(The ad does not specify exactly what Luckies are less irritating than. A vuvuzela? A fork scratching on a plate? Open mouthed chewing? The kid next door learning the violin?) Even an ad where Mickey Mantle endorsed Viceroys did not convince Emma to take up the habit---even though Mantle hit 536 home runs, eight of them while smoking. </p>
<p> It perhaps makes the story of a man named Ali Mohammed Hussein (no relation to you-know-who) so impressive. In 1997, Ali claimed to be 135-years old. He’ s now pushing up daisies---but prior to that said he smoked 60 cigarettes a day, everyday---and had done so his entire life. (His entire life? Doubtful. Where would a newborn find a dependable lighter?) Still, with the public image of the U.S. tobacco industry at such a low ebb these days, what a splendid marketing choice a guy like that would have made: “Hey kids! Want to live 135 years---or more? Be like Ali Mohammed Hussein---and join the Three Packs-a-Day Club!” But back to Emma Morano---only 117 years old. </p>
<p> She says she eats three eggs a day, two of them raw but none of them rotten. Plus she stays away from red meat---except for consuming a small amount of raw minced meat everyday (which has long been recommended by the American Raw Mince Meat Council.) Emma also avoids liquor; loud music; talk radio and mimes. It seems that the fewer the vices, the longer the life. Other suggestions: 1)Never pay for movies featuring Nicholas Cage. 2)Never eat anything with the words “Cheese” and “Whiz” on the label. 3)Never walk up to a motorcycle gang and say, “You guys don’ t look so tough.”) </p>
<p> But lost in the perennial news about the oldest humans, is another noteworthy story from a few years ago---perhaps you recall it. The longest-lived aardvark on record, died at Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma. Her name was Kikuyu. She was 30 years of age---older and fonder of termites than Taylor Swift. </p>
<p> Kikuyu never smoked, and experts say she might have lived even longer if she had maintained a diet higher in minced fruits and vegetables---and lower in red ants. </p>
<p> <a href="mailto:pat@patcashman.com">pat@patcashman.com</a> Pat can be seen on the TV sketch show “Up Late NW” airing on KING 5 Saturdays at 1:00am and Sundays at 11:30pm---and also seen throughout Washington andOregon. Plus he co-hosts a weekly on-line talk show: Peculiarpodcast.com <div id="gam-holder-highline_story_text_region_slot_2" class="gam-holder"><script type="text/javascript">GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "highline_story_text_region_slot_2");</script><script type="text/javascript">GA_googleFillSlot("highline_story_text_region_slot_2");</script></div></p>
CommentaryTue, 06 Dec 2016 19:01:22 +0000htweb252779 at http://www.highlinetimes.comDUANE ALLEN GOEHRING http://www.highlinetimes.com/2016/12/06/news/duane-allen-goehring
<p>Duane Allen Goehring passed into the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ on October 23, 2016, at Harborview Medical Center (Seattle, Washington) with his family, his fiancé Jennifer (“Jenna”) Peters, and a number of dear friends by his side. </p>
<p>Duane was born in Burien, Washington, on January 4, 1988, to Robert and Kim Goehring. Duane lived most of his life in DesMoines, Washington, where he graduated from Mt. Rainier High School in June 2006.He was often referred to as “Dagwood” by family. </p>
<p>Duane suffered a stroke during his sophomore year in high school. He developed epilepsy and underwent brain surgery during his junior year. He also subsequently developed a number of other medical conditions over the years.<br />
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<p>Duane refused to let his many medical challenges define him. He continued to be part of the debate team and the “We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution Program” in high school. He went on to obtain a B.A. degree in Communications from Western Washington University (Bellingham, Washington) in June 2010, where he was part of the debate team. After graduation he served as a technical recruiter with Oxford Global Resources (Federal Way, Washington).He was also active with the Epilepsy Foundation Northwest.</p>
<p> Duane enjoyed reading and studying history and political science. He also loved watching movies and football, listening to music, texting and Facebook.Duane was a gifted writer and always strived to learn, often conducting research on a multitude of topics. He had a great sense of humor and adventure, and enjoyed hanging out with his many cousins.</p>
<p>Duane is survived by his parents, Robert and Kim; grandmothers Margie Goehring and Jan McMillan; step-grandmother Nanette Christenson; and his many aunts, uncles and cousins. His grandfathers, Lee (“Bob”) Goehring and Lawrence (“Larry”) Christenson, and his uncle Scott Christenson, preceded Duane in death. Separate services were held on November 5th and 12th, 2016, respectively, in Colorado Springs, Colorado and in Kent, Washington. Memorial contributions may be made to Epilepsy Foundation Northwest (2311 N. 45th Street, Suite #134, Seattle, WA 98103) or to a charity of your choice. </p>
<p>Published in the Highline Times section of the Westside Weekly, December 9, 2016 <div id="gam-holder-highline_story_text_region_slot_2" class="gam-holder"><script type="text/javascript">GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "highline_story_text_region_slot_2");</script><script type="text/javascript">GA_googleFillSlot("highline_story_text_region_slot_2");</script></div></p>
NewsTue, 06 Dec 2016 20:55:45 +0000htweb252783 at http://www.highlinetimes.comSports Rounduphttp://www.highlinetimes.com/2016/12/06/sports/sports-roundup
<p><strong>Saturday, Dec. 3</strong></p>
<p><strong><em>Boys basketball</em></strong><br />
Seattle Christian 67, Tyee 52<br />
Seattle Christian scored a non-league victory over its near neighbors Saturday in the Auburn-Riverside gymnasium.</p>
<p><strong><em>Girls basketball<br />
</em></strong><br />
Olympic 41, Kennedy 30<br />
Olympic outlasted the Lancers in a non-league game Saturday.<br />
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<p><strong>Friday, Dec. 2<br />
</strong><br />
<strong><em>Girls basketball</em></strong><br />
West Seattle 79, Nathan Hale 34<br />
The Wildcats routed the Rams to commence their Metro League season Friday.<br />
Rainier Beach 65, Chief Sealth 48<br />
Chief Sealth suffered a loss to the Vikings on Friday to open Metro League play.<br />
Mt. Rainier 43, Kent-Meridian 28<br />
Mount Rainier got its North Puget Sound League season off on the right foot by routing Kent-Meridian.<br />
Seattle Christian 52, Forest Ridge 25<br />
Seattle Christian topped Forest Ridge in Friday action.</p>
<p><strong><em>Boys basketball</em></strong><br />
Nathan Hale 82, West Seattle 59<br />
The Wildcats took a loss as the Metro League season opened Friday.<br />
Rainier Beach 104, Chief Sealth 65<br />
The Seahawks were outgunned by perennial power Rainier Beach in Friday's Metro League opener.<br />
Mt. Rainier 74, Kent-Meridian 68<br />
Mount Rainier launched out into North Puget Sound League play with a victory over the Royals.<br />
Seattle Lutheran 59, Friday Harbor 44<br />
Seattle Lutheran sank host Friday Harbor in Friday action in the San Juans.</p>
<p><strong><em>Gymnastics</em></strong><br />
Roosevelt 133, West Seattle 112, Chief Sealth 110<br />
Roosevelt carried the day in Friday's Metro League meet and West Seattle narrowly topped Chief Sealth.</p>
<p><strong><em>Boys swimming</em></strong><br />
Ballard 122, Chief Sealth 29<br />
Ballard 122, West Seattle 24<br />
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SportsTue, 06 Dec 2016 18:34:39 +0000htweb252775 at http://www.highlinetimes.comLETTER: About Wesley Homeshttp://www.highlinetimes.com/2016/12/06/letters-editor/letter-about-wesley-homes
<p>To the editor: I find it very unfortunate that Mr. Carmignani is so uninformed. My wife and I have been at Wesley Homes Des Moines for over three years. We were informed from the beginning what was going to transpire concerning the redevelopment of the Gardens and the cottages. When we moved in we had a few other choices and chose Wesley Homes, for a number of reasons. The Gardens was our home for about 2 years before moving into the Terrace. We praise God for His leading and we have loved this place and all the people who live and work here. The wonderful leadership we have has kept us informed all along each step of the redevelopment. Some of it we have been concerned about, but this is the best retirement home in the country and we have been to many others. We trust those who lead us and we are sorry some people don't or are unwilling to do so. Move on! </p>
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Letters to the EditorTue, 06 Dec 2016 21:15:12 +0000htweb252787 at http://www.highlinetimes.comLeaving A Markhttp://www.highlinetimes.com/2016/12/06/news/leaving-mark
<p>By <strong>Teanna Gentry</strong></p>
<p>There is a big change happening in Olde Burien. If you haven't been living under a rock the past couple months, you may have noticed the subtle changes at Mark Restaurant &amp; Bar. Debra George, co-owner and all around community maven has sold her business to the local restaurateur Ramos family. I had time to sit down and enjoy a conversation over tasty food, drinks, and a packed house with Debra Wednesday night for her going away party. Living in Burien for the past 16 months I knew that my knowledge of Debra and her impact in the community was limited, so I was happy to have time to hear her story. </p>
<p><strong>Q: What made Mark Restaurant &amp; Bar unique and a community staple</strong>?<br />
It was important for me to have the restaurant to be part of the community, to reach out and help where we could by either donating our product or our time. We programmed the restaurant with many activities and a regular newsletter to let our supporters know what was going on.<br />
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<p><strong>Q: What isn't changing from what the restaurant was to what it will be now under the new ownership?</strong><br />
The main thing that is staying the same is the staff, which makes me very happy that the staff at Mark Restaurant and Bar will continue to have their regular job. Pretty much everything else is changing from interior to menu.</p>
<p><strong>Q: Why did you want to sell the business? </strong><br />
I never considered myself a restaurateur and in fact always admired the people who where. When the Ramos family approached me to purchase the restaurant, I could not have asked for a more perfect restaurateur family to take this restaurant to the next level and continue for many years to come.<br />
<br />
<strong>Q: What are your plans now? </strong><br />
I plan on continuing my work as the Director of CARES Animal Control and Shelter and also my work with Discover Burien as their event planner doing local community events. It is time for me to take a little "Me" time and make room for a significant other in my life.</p>
<p>Though it is the end of an era under Debra's watch, I know that new Co-Owner and manager, Tony Hayes along with the Ramos family, will continue to bring the amazing atmosphere, staff, and staple of mouth watering-eats to 918 S.W. 152nd. </p>
<p>Teanna is a health and wellness guru from the Pacific Northwest who has a passion for helping people find freedom in movement, being healthy, and inspiring them to take care of their bodies. Currently Teanna is a health coach, barre, and yoga instructor as well as the Director of Operations at Hot Feet Fitness in Burien, WA. She promises you will sweat, laugh, and have a great time if you come take a class for FREE with her!<br />
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NewsTue, 06 Dec 2016 20:31:45 +0000htweb252780 at http://www.highlinetimes.comHighline Public Schools Joins 50+ Organizations & Leadersin Support of Refugee and Immigrant Communitieshttp://www.highlinetimes.com/2016/12/06/news/highline-public-schools-joins-50-organizations
<p>In response to emerging reports of hate speech and violence directed at refugee and immigrant communities, Highline Public Schools is joining over 50 local organizations and community leaders to sign a statement articulating their support of targeted communities. This statement, signed by a wide variety of large and small organizations, reaffirms the organizations and the United States’ historic commitment to accepting and valuing refugees and immigrants.</p>
<p>The statement of support (see attached) was drafted by the Northwest Refugee and Immigrant Health Coalition (NWIRHC), a group of doctors, social workers, educators, resettlement workers, public health practitioners, and community organizers who have been working together since 2011 to improve the health of refugees and asylum seekers in Western Washington. Concerned for their well-being, and in response to harassment and fears expressed by their clients/patients/community, they felt compelled to issue a statement of support for them in the face of a rise of hate speech particularly directed against Muslims, refugees, and undocumented immigrants.</p>
<p>In addition, Dr. Enfield sent a letter to all Highline families articulating the district’s deep commitment of respecting and supporting all students and families in Highline.<br />
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<p>“While taunts and name-calling were astonishingly accepted on the campaign trail, we have not tolerated such behavior in our schools, and we will not – ever,” said Dr. Enfield. “For my part as superintendent, I renew my commitment to ensuring that students feel safe and nurtured in our schools. Our promise of knowing every student by name, strength, and need means that every student feels respected and supported</p>
<p>.”Read Dr. Enfield’s entire letter online at bit.ly/OpenLetterNov2016.</p>
<p>To learn more about the NWIRHC statement of support or to find out how participating agencies are working to support and help protect immigrant and refugee communities, please check out the coalition website: <a href="http://www.nwirhc.orgor" title="www.nwirhc.orgor">www.nwirhc.orgor</a> contact Beth Farmer at 206-683-4512 / <a href="mailto:nwirhc@gmail.com">nwirhc@gmail.com</a>.<br />
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NewsTue, 06 Dec 2016 21:01:34 +0000htweb252784 at http://www.highlinetimes.comKeeping Trackhttp://www.highlinetimes.com/2016/12/06/sports/keeping-track
<p>By <strong>Tim Clinton</strong><br />
SPORTS EDITOR</p>
<p>Geving leading Portland State</p>
<p>Highline High School graduate Tyler Geving is entering his eighth season as the head coach of the Portland State University men's basketball team, leading the Vikings to a 3-3 record so far.<br />
Geving, a 1991 Pirates graduate, is in his 12th season as a coach overall after starting off as an assistant.<br />
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<p>McPhee off to a strong start</p>
<p>Mount Rainier graduate Brittany McPhee has gotten off to a good start in her junior season with the Stanford University women's basketball team.<br />
McPhee, a 6-foot guard, is averaging 15.9 points for the Cardinal, including a season high 28 against Texas on Nov. 14. She is also averaging 3.9 rebounds in her seven games.</p>
<p>Jordan McPhee averaging 9.0</p>
<p>Mount Rainier graduate Jordan McPhee has hit an average of 9.0 points to go with 4.0 rebounds as a 5-10 junior guard for the Seattle Pacific University women's basketball team.<br />
McPhee -- Brittany's twin sister -- has a total of nine assists and 11 steals and has scored a season-high 10 points three times.</p>
<p>Collier a senior for Huskies</p>
<p>Seattle Christian graduate Katie Collier is in her redshirt senior season as a member of the University of Washington women's basketball team.<br />
The 6-3 forward/center has averaged 6.7 points and 5.7 rebounds so far.<br />
She scored a season-high 15 against Colorado State on Nov. 14 and tied her season high of eight rebounds.<br />
Collier has a season total of eight assists, six blocks and four steals.</p>
<p>Giomi playing as a freshman</p>
<p>West Seattle High School graduate Lydia Giomi is seeing some playing time as a freshman for the University of Oregon women's basketball team, averaging 1.0 points and 1.0 rebounds.<br />
She hit a season-high four points in the Ducks' season-opening 84-67 victory over Lamar on Nov. 13.<br />
Giomi is listed at 6-6 on the Oregon roster.</p>
<p>Contact us at <a href="mailto:sports@robinsonnews.com">sports@robinsonnews.com</a> with any information on area graduates, residents and former residents involved in college or professional athletics. <div id="gam-holder-highline_story_text_region_slot_2" class="gam-holder"><script type="text/javascript">GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "highline_story_text_region_slot_2");</script><script type="text/javascript">GA_googleFillSlot("highline_story_text_region_slot_2");</script></div></p>
SportsTue, 06 Dec 2016 18:43:49 +0000htweb252777 at http://www.highlinetimes.comLETTER: About Wesley Homeshttp://www.highlinetimes.com/2016/12/06/letters-editor/letter-about-wesley-homes-0
<p>To the editor: I find it very unfortunate that Mr. Carmignani is so uninformed. My wife and I have been at Wesley Homes Des Moines for over three years. We were informed from the beginning what was going to transpire concerning the redevelopment of the Gardens and the cottages. When we moved in we had a few other choices and chose Wesley Homes, for a number of reasons. The Gardens was our home for about 2 years before moving into the Terrace. We praise God for His leading and we have loved this place and all the people who live and work here. The wonderful leadership we have has kept us informed all along each step of the redevelopment. Some of it we have been concerned about, but this is the best retirement home in the country and we have been to many others. We trust those who lead us and we are sorry some people don't or are unwilling to do so. Move on! </p>
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Letters to the EditorTue, 06 Dec 2016 21:15:14 +0000htweb252788 at http://www.highlinetimes.comRain, rain go awayhttp://www.highlinetimes.com/2016/12/06/news/rain-rain-go-away
<p>Watching the rain out the window on 8th S.W. was about all most of us might have wanted to do during days of rain last week.</p>
NewsTue, 06 Dec 2016 20:42:41 +0000htweb252781 at http://www.highlinetimes.comSeattle Southside Chamber of Commercehttp://www.highlinetimes.com/2016/12/06/news/seattle-southside-chamber-commerce
<p>The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce an exciting opportunity courtesy of the generosity of board member Mike Bulleri, Division General Manager of Baker Commodities, Inc. The Chamber will be giving away 2 pairs of tickets to the December 15th Seahawks vs Rams home game! </p>
<p>Everyone who attends the Chamber’s 28th Annual Holiday Luncheon next Friday will receive an opportunity to win a pair of tickets, as well as have the opportunity to increase your odds of winning by purchasing additional entries at the luncheon-must be present to win! </p>
<p>The event takes place December 9 at 11:30 a.m. at the Rainier Golf and Country Club. </p>
<p>Attendance is open to guests as well as members, however space for the Luncheon is limited. Please follow this link to register and for more information <a href="http://www.seattlesouthsidechamber.com/events/details/chamber-holiday-luncheon-546" title="http://www.seattlesouthsidechamber.com/events/details/chamber-holiday-luncheon-546">http://www.seattlesouthsidechamber.com/events/details/chamber-holiday-lu...</a> . </p>
<p>You can also register by calling the office during regular office hours (206) 575-1633 or emailing Emma Oglesby, Membership Service Director, at <a href="mailto:Emma@SeattleSouthsideChamber.com">Emma@SeattleSouthsideChamber.com</a> <div id="gam-holder-highline_story_text_region_slot_2" class="gam-holder"><script type="text/javascript">GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "highline_story_text_region_slot_2");</script><script type="text/javascript">GA_googleFillSlot("highline_story_text_region_slot_2");</script></div></p>
NewsTue, 06 Dec 2016 21:06:37 +0000htweb252785 at http://www.highlinetimes.comCalendar for the Week of December 9, 2016http://www.highlinetimes.com/2016/12/09/news/calendar-week-december%209%2C%202016
<p>Deadline for receiving Calendar items is Noon Wednesday for the following week’s Friday Times/News. Events are published based on timeliness and space available. Email submissions as soon as possible to: <a href="mailto:calendar@robinsonnews.com">calendar@robinsonnews.com</a>. Items can bae accepted from nonprofit groups and government agencies only. Others may call Dona Ozier at 206.708.1378 for inclusion in our “Out &amp; About” advertising column.</p>
<p><strong>Drive-Thru Christmas Story </strong><br />
Normandy Christian Church<br />
908 S. 200th St.<br />
<strong>Dec. 10 and 11, 6–8:30 p.m. For 10 minutes</strong> this Christmas season, you and your family can be transported to Bethlehem while driving through the parking lot at Normandy Christian Church. Scores of volunteers, thousands of lights, and full-size sets bring to life the Nativity Story. You will visit live scenes of angels, shepherds, a donkey, goats, guests at the market and the inn, wisemen, Mary, Joseph and the greatest Gift, Baby Jesus. Free admission. For more info visit <a href="http://www.normandychristian.org" title="www.normandychristian.org">www.normandychristian.org</a> or call 206.878.4740. </p>
<p><strong>Tukwila Historical Society </strong><br />
2016 Holiday Gathering<br />
Historic Nelsen House<br />
15643 West Valley Hwy.<br />
<strong>Sat., Dec. 10, 6–9 p.m.</strong> Guests receive 1 year Black River Level with New Membership. Appetizers and beverages will be served. Raffle with great gift items. Dress Casual. Special Guest Speaker Pulitzer prize nominee Tom Reese &amp; Eric Wagner presenting photos from the recently published book “Once and Future River: Reclaiming the Duwamish.” Limited seating. Please RSVP at: 206.244.4478 or email <a href="mailto:tukwilaheritagectr@tukwilahistory.org">tukwilaheritagectr@tukwilahistory.org</a>. </p>
<p><strong>Holiday Bazaar</strong><br />
El Dorado West Retirement Community<br />
1010 S.W. 134th St.<br />
<strong>Sat, Dec. 10, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m</strong>. Accepting Vendor applications, $20 per table to sell Holiday Gifts, Crafts, Ornaments, etc. Call 206.248.1975 or email: <a href="mailto:nicolep@villageconcepts.com">nicolep@villageconcepts.com</a> for application. All proceeds go to the resident council of El Dorado West.<br />
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<p><strong> NWAA Youth Choruses: Christmas Treats</strong><br />
Highline Performing Arts Center 401 S. 152nd St.<br />
<strong>Sat., Dec. 10, 2 p.m.</strong> KidSounds and YouthSounds join forces for a fun-filled concert, Christmas Treats. Artistic Directors Colleen Thomas-Reitsma and Kerstin Shaffer have programmed a concert guaranteed to deliver a healthy serving of cheer that includes all the familiar and favorite musical songs of the season. Tickets are $15 (17 and under free with a paid adult). For more info visit <a href="http://www.nwassociatedarts.org" title="www.nwassociatedarts.org">www.nwassociatedarts.org</a> or call 206.246.6040.</p>
<p><strong>ChoralSounds Northwest: WinterLight </strong><br />
Highline Performing Arts Center<br />
401 S. 152nd St. Sun.,<br />
<strong> Dec. 11, 2 p.m</strong>. ChoralSounds will present WinterLight. Artistic Director Ryan Ellis has prepared a program that celebrates the energy and beauty of the holiday season. Keith Hampton’ s joyous gospel arrangement True Light is paired with favorites like Keep Your Lamps and Eric Whitacre’ s stunning commission Glow, written for Disney’ s World of Color: Winter Dreams. There will also be a dash of fun with a medley from Elf: The Musical and a spirited Twelve Days After Christmas, a moving performance of the Bing Crosby/David Bowie duet Little Drummer Boy and Peace on Earth, and many other choral gems. Tickets are $20-25 (17 and under free with a paid adult). For more info visit <a href="http://www.nwassociatedarts.org" title="www.nwassociatedarts.org">www.nwassociatedarts.org</a> or call 206.246.6040.</p>
<p><strong>Highline Community</strong><br />
<strong>Symphonic Band<br />
‘Winter Holiday Concert'</strong><br />
Foster Performing Arts Center 4242 S. 144th St.<br />
<strong>Mon., Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m.</strong><br />
Highline Community Symphonic Band invites community members to attend a free Winter Holiday Concert. The concert’ s theme is “Joy.” The band will perform traditional concert band music, with lots of holiday favorites to enjoy! The concert is free and open to the public, donations for the Food Bank will be welcome. </p>
<p><strong>Learn ‘ Survival’ Chinese</strong><br />
Highline College 2400 S. 240th St.<br />
<strong>Register now through the end of Dec.</strong><br />
Ni hao! Learn the basics of Chinese for your next trip to China or to order food at a local Chinese restaurant. The class will cover topics, including Pinyin and Tones, numbers, dates and times, food, travel, and ways to learn Chinese using technology. Class will be held every Tues. and Thurs., Jan–Feb., 6:30-8 p.m. For more information visit ce.highline.edu/class_listing.php?genre=20.</p>
<p> <strong>Messies Anonymous<br />
</strong>Southminster Presbyterian Church<br />
19834 8th Ave. S.<br />
<strong>Every Wed., 10:30 a.m.–Noon.</strong> Messies Anonymous is a free self-help group for people who have too much clutter in their home and life. Join us as we learn the way to live with dignity. Our process also works for those who are downsizing. Call Elizabeth at 206.248.2922 for more information. </p>
<p><strong>Join the Burien Lions<br />
</strong>Angelo’s Restaurant<br />
601 S.W. 153rd St.<br />
<strong>Every Wed., Noon–1 p.m</strong>. Join us and help reach out to those in need in our community. Come participate in our community projects helping make Burien a better place for all. On the first Wed. of each month, we hold an evening meeting; while the weather is warm—from now through September—at 6 p.m. at the 913 Restaurant in the outdoor area, 913 S.W. 152nd St. For more information call 206.433.0715. </p>
<p><strong>Ping Pong For Adults </strong><br />
Burien Community Center<br />
14700 6th Ave. S.W.<br />
<strong>Every Tues. and Fri., 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.</strong> Free ping pong for adults. All are welcome. </p>
<p><strong>Play Bridge </strong><br />
Burien Community Center<br />
14700 6th Ave. S.W.<br />
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NewsWed, 13 Jul 2016 18:11:01 +0000htweb251650 at http://www.highlinetimes.comAmanda's View: Gifthttp://www.highlinetimes.com/2016/12/06/commentary/amandas-view-gift
<p>By <strong>Amanda Knox</strong></p>
<p>I suppose it’s a privilege that I’ve never had to rely on Black Friday to do my Christmas shopping. I know some people get a thrill out of competing to collect big on the best deals, but I don’t like to feel rushed, herded through a crowd, or pressured to make a purchase. The only thrill I get out of Black Friday is the thrill of knowing a bunch of black cats are going to get homes that day, because the Humane Society waives their adoption fees. Nope, Black Friday comes and goes for me without much notice. I tend to stay home, digesting leftovers.</p>
<p>But that doesn’t mean I don’t get into the gift-giving spirit. Post-Thanksgiving, I feel silly with glee at the prospect of stumbling across perfect gifts for people I love over the next month—unexpected, clever, fun, thoughtful, useful gifts. Gifts that will be just what the recipient wanted, without realizing they wanted it. Gifts that are as satisfying as the end of a Sherlock Holmes novel, or a cup of hot chocolate spiced with chili. Gifts that say, “ I love you AND I know you,” but which also give the recipient something new to sink their teeth into.<br />
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<p>That’s the aim anyway. I almost never manage it. I think the closest I ever came was a painting I made for Deanna of an emo cow, complete with purple hair falling over its face and tears streaming from its eyes, crying out in a caption above it, “ Emooooooooooo!” In all my gift-giving attempts ever since, I measure my success against the look of bewildered joy Deanna’s face made when she unwrapped that painting years ago.</p>
<p>Of course, there are shortcuts. The most extravagant Christmas gift I’ve ever seen given was the brand new, crimson, racing-striped mini cooper my stepdad Chris got for my mom. Of course, it was the perfect gift because it was exactly what my mom wanted, and exactly what she wouldn’t splurge on for herself. But that wasn’t the whole of it. If you can afford it, it’s easy to blow someone away with unapologetic generosity. Rather, Chris’s gift-giving genius came in the presentation. He had managed to keep the purchase a secret, and first presented my mom with a toy version of the car to unwrap. He let her sit with the toy version a while, pretending that was the extent of it—“ You know, because you like mini coopers!”—before he invited her to go take a look at the real thing parked outside.</p>
<p>Something new for me this year: Christmas cards. Growing up, I was rarely one to give or receive them, because nearly everyone I might send a card to I already spent the winter holidays with in person. All the same, this year I got the wild craving to take the cards Oma collected and gave to me—blank greeting cards from animal shelters with pictures of cats on them—, make them<br />
Christmas-y with stickers and gel pens, and send them off to friends across the country. As I get older, a simple gesture of acknowledgement a card represents seems more and more like a truly fine gift—especially if it involves some creative, irreverent orchestration of cat, metallic Sharpie, and glittery snowflake sticker.</p>
<p>The same wild craving is responsible for something else that’s new for me this year: a Christmas tree. Don’t get me wrong; like many other culturally-European Americans, my family has always put up a Christmas tree. Every year, the weekend after Thanksgiving, I pile into my stepdad’s truck and ride the caravan of aunts and uncles out to one of those you-cut tree farms in Maple Valley. While the adults prowl around the grounds, debating height, diameter, trunk size, and dimension (“ I want a Jabba-the-Hut-tree!” my stepdad Chris proclaims every year), I wander around absentmindedly, sipping cider and enjoying the fresh air. But not this year. This year, my Chris and I took up the mission and chopped down our very own tree. Like a pair of adults.</p>
<p>Like a family. Because the only discernable difference about this year is that Chris and I are together, and never before outside of the family I grew up in have I ever felt so a part of a family. It’s our unexpected, incredible gift to ourselves. <div id="gam-holder-highline_story_text_region_slot_2" class="gam-holder"><script type="text/javascript">GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "highline_story_text_region_slot_2");</script><script type="text/javascript">GA_googleFillSlot("highline_story_text_region_slot_2");</script></div></p>
CommentaryTue, 06 Dec 2016 18:53:42 +0000htweb252778 at http://www.highlinetimes.comHAZEL L. FRYREARhttp://www.highlinetimes.com/2016/12/06/news/hazel-l-fryrear
<p>Hazel passed away on 11/28/16 at the age of 87. She was born in Gardena, CA, the daughter of Henry P. and Elizabeth A. Thomas. The Thomas family moved to Carnation, WA where Hazel and her seven siblings were raised. Her sister Lucille and many relations still reside in Carnation. Hazel enjoyed living in Des Moines, WA for the past 60 years and spending time at her cabin in Cle Elem. She had many varied interests including Harley rides, motor home trips, volunteering, Eastern Star, Eagles, gardening in her beautiful yard, curling up with a good book and of course her cherished pets. Hazel retired from Boeing Security after many decades of work. Hazel was a devoted mother to her children Cathi Fanckboner, Mike Fryrear and Berni Fryrear. She was grandmother to Brendan, Megan, Devan, Lisa and Perry and great grandmother to Haley, Dakota, Leif and Liberty. She will rest next to Burnie her beloved husband of 47 years. Her memorial will be held on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Bonney-Watson in SeaTac, WA. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society. Please sign her online memorial at www.bonneywatson.com. </p>
<p>Published in the Highline Times section of the Westside Weekly, December 9, 2016.<br />
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NewsTue, 06 Dec 2016 20:46:04 +0000htweb252782 at http://www.highlinetimes.comKitchen Talk: I'm a baad boy!http://www.highlinetimes.com/2016/12/01/features/kitchen-talk-im-baad-boy
<p><strong>By Chef Jeremy McLachlan</strong></p>
<p>This month we are featuring <a href="http://saltys.com/news-all/item/1593-magical-march-of-the-nutcrackers-december-2016">lamb</a> at all Salty's restaurants. Lamb is like our last presidential race, you either love it or you hate it. Throughout my culinary adventures I always wanted my mom to try lamb and she never would. Whenever she thought of lamb she remembered overcooked gamey flavored mutton. So one day I gave her a "beef shank" and she loved it. Afterwards I told her she had just eaten lamb and we haven't spoken since. Ha! I did not know she would disown her son over eating lamb. Now I'm known as a Baaad Boy! It is funny to me how a poorly cooked dish in your childhood changes your eating habits as an adult. I have heard these same comments about brussels sprout, scallops and turnips.</p>
<p>This month I am giving you my very special lamb shank recipe. This recipe is easy to do and not too expensive. As Kathy Kingen says in her blog <strong><a href="http://saltys.com/good-for-you/item/1591-tasty-traditions">Tasty Traditions</a></strong>, "It is a very tender variety of meat that has an extremely luscious, almost buttery taste and texture."<br />
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<p><strong>Baaad Boy Lamb Shanks</strong></p>
<p><em>Serves 4</em></p>
<p>4 lamb shanks<br />
salt and pepper to taste<br />
1 cup flour<br />
1/4 cup olive oil<br />
1/2 bottle red wine (something good, don’t be cheap)<br />
1 white onion, chopped<br />
2 carrots, chopped<br />
3 ribs celery, chopped<br />
4 white mushrooms, chopped, optional<br />
4 garlic cloves, peeled<br />
6 grinds black pepper<br />
4 sprig thyme<br />
2 sprig rosemary<br />
2 quarts chicken broth low sodium<br />
6-8 tablespoons Wondra flour<br />
salt and pepper to taste<br />
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.</p>
<p>Season lamb shanks really well with salt and pepper and then dredge in flour. Heat large ovenproof soup pot to medium-high heat. Add olive oil and sear shanks on both sides until golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside.</p>
<p>Add red wine to hot pot and boil for 5 minutes to cook off first harshness of alcohol. Add all vegetables, spices and chicken broth. Put shanks back in pan and be sure they are covered in liquid. Cover pot with foil. Cook in oven for 3 hours.</p>
<p>Remove pot from oven and check tenderness of shanks. Lamb meat should come off bone with a gentle nudge of fork. Very carefully remove shanks from liquid and set aside. Strain liquid and discard vegetables. Return liquid to pot. Bring to boil and sprinkle with Wondra flour while whisking aggressively to create a thick sauce. Season with salt to taste. Place lamb shank on plate or bowl and pour thick sauce over lamb shanks and enjoy.</p>
<p>Drink other half of that bottle of wine.</p>
<p><em>(Author of <strong><a href="http://saltys.com/blogs/kitchen-talk">Kitchen Talk</a></strong>, Jeremy McLachlan is also Corporate Chef for <strong><a href="http://saltys.com/">Salty's Seafood Grill</a></strong> restaurant group. He says: My love is to create great dishes with fresh seafood, as we are a seafood restaurant, but not forget the meat lovers. My goal is to match exceptional food with our incredible views. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we are fortunate to have an abundance of regional treasures. The use of these fresh ingredients is key to Salty's Northwest cuisine. If you have any questions about cooking, feel free to email me at <strong><a href="mailto:chef@saltys.com">chef@saltys.com</a></strong>.)</em> <div id="gam-holder-highline_story_text_region_slot_2" class="gam-holder"><script type="text/javascript">GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "highline_story_text_region_slot_2");</script><script type="text/javascript">GA_googleFillSlot("highline_story_text_region_slot_2");</script></div></p>
FeaturesThu, 01 Dec 2016 17:27:41 +0000patr252738 at http://www.highlinetimes.comJoy, With a Bit of Tongue In Cheek Political Commentary for This Burien Actors Theatre Showhttp://www.highlinetimes.com/2016/12/01/features/joy-bit-tongue-cheek-political-commentary
<p><strong><br />
by Adriane Vetter</strong></p>
<p>It's hard to say what I loved about this year's Christmas show at Burien Actor's Theatre. Directed by Mark 'Mok' Moser,<br />
'The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged), at times reminded me of some of the funniest skits from early Monty Python's Flying Circus, and actors, Beth Davis, Pepper Handrich, and Anna Richardson definitely are as funny and quirky with their<br />
humor as John Cleese, Graham Chapman and Eric Idle. In fact, the antics of these three, as they try to put on a show that is supposed to have many more acts (the premise of the play is that after all of the acts for their show are held up by a<br />
killer Winter storm, these three, rather than cancel, decide to put on the show by their lonesomes), are the reason to go.</p>
<p>There's an attempt at Christmas rap, that fails, but tickles as well, as well as some hillarious renditions of familiar Christmas songs, that involve, at one point, impromtu interaction with the audience (if you sit in the front row, be prepared to be pulled<br />
on stage, and also to give an item you want for Christmas, to contribute to the funniest version of 'Twelve Days of Christmas' I think I've ever heard), as well as some 'Star Wars' bits woven into a show that quickly careens into<br />
loony hijinks by the three. And there are some very tongue-in-cheek political correctness barbs, that poke fun<br />
at people who think there's been a 'war on Christmas' because of the change from the greeting 'Merry Christmas' to 'Happy Holidays', and many other delightful moments in this so-funny-it-made-tears-roll-down-my-cheeks show.<br />
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<p>Also, there's a fun gift exchange, where you could get anything from a dvd of 'Scrooged' to a cassette tape of a once<br />
famous rock band, and of course, there's a nativity 'panto' that is side splittingly funny, and guaranteed to chase away<br />
any gloom that may be hanging around in a charged atmosphere this year, in particular. The show runs from November 25th, through December 18th, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. and a seven buck Sunday, November 27th. Go, go, if for nothing else than the handpuppet version of 'The Nutcracker', featuring all three<br />
actresses in a rib ticklingly funny 'ballet'. For ticket information, go to <a href="http://www.burienactorstheatre.org" title="www.burienactorstheatre.org">www.burienactorstheatre.org</a>, or call, 206-235-5358.</p>
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FeaturesThu, 01 Dec 2016 15:38:23 +0000kenr252734 at http://www.highlinetimes.comGood for you! Tasty traditionshttp://www.highlinetimes.com/2016/12/01/features/good-you-tasty-traditions-0
<p><strong>By Kathryn Kingen</strong></p>
<p>Whatever it is that we have always done, doing it again makes the holidays seem right. Traditions! It wouldn't be OUR holidays without them. At Salty's, the <strong><a href="http://saltys.com/nutcrackers">Magical March of the Nutcrackers</a></strong> and our festively decorated restaurants has inspired an annual December ritual for so many of our guests. The holidays are all about the celebration of family, friends and especially FOOD! What do you serve for holiday dinner? is always an interesting question to ask, and for me the answer is incredibly delicious LAMB. My Grandma Ruth passed down the roasted lamb with savory mint sauce tradition, and somehow that yummy goodness just has to go on.</p>
<p>But it's not just for special occasions. Lamb for many cultures is a mainstay on the table all year through. From the United Kingdom to Australia, the Middle East to the Mediterranean, lamb is a preeminent national dish. It is a very tender variety of meat that has an extremely luscious, almost buttery taste and texture. This December our chefs are proudly cooking up delicious <strong><a href="http://saltys.com/news-all/item/1593-magical-march-of-the-nutcrackers-december-2016">Range-Raised Lamb Loin Chops</a></strong> from the Martinez Farms in Moxee, Washington. The Martinez Family raises lamb in combination with grapes and hops which is such a sustainably brilliant idea. I was fascinated by this video of a similar operation: <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0quSRoBnSk&amp;feature=youtu.be">Lamb in the Vineyards: The Benefits of Targeted Grazing.</a></strong> Lamb is worth its weight in gold. Over 10,000 years ago lamb was actually the very first animal domesticated by humans, providing meat, wool and wealth sustaining the life of its owner and no doubt many of the cultures of the world.<br />
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<p>Range-fed lamb comes bearing some pretty great nutritional gifts. It is actually high in omega-3 fatty acids that help decrease inflammation and disease. It is a terrific source of pure protein with no carbohydrates. About 40 percent of the fat in grass-fed lamb is monounsaturated, similar to olive oil, and is very good for you. It is also a great resource for zinc and selenium, valuable in the fight against heart disease. Lamb is also high in B vitamins, especially the essentials B12 and niacin, supporting our access to energy.</p>
<p>In the U.S. lamb isn't as common a tradition, but there is still a big lamb fan club here for sure (unless of course you are Chef Jeremy's mom); you should try his delicious <strong><a href="http://saltys.com/blogs/kitchen-talk/item/1592-i-m-baaad-boy">Baaad Boy Lamb Shanks Recipe</a></strong>, because even his mom thought it was incredibly delicious.</p>
<p>We wish you and your family the merriest and brightest of holidays and invite you to join us for the season's celebrations. At Salty's we hope you will make US your tastiest holiday tradition for your food, family and friends.</p>
<p><em>(Author of <strong><a href="http://saltys.com/blogs/good-for-you">Good for You</a></strong>, Kathryn Hilger Kingen is also co-owner along with husband and founder Gerald Robert Kingen for <strong><a href="http://saltys.com/">Salty's Seafood Grills</a></strong> restaurant group. Seattle's Eastside magazine 425 readers voted her Best Food Blogger in both 2015 and 2014. She has a degree in nutrition from the University of Washington and has been blogging about nutrition since the early days of Red Robin which husband Gerald also founded.)</em> <div id="gam-holder-highline_story_text_region_slot_2" class="gam-holder"><script type="text/javascript">GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "highline_story_text_region_slot_2");</script><script type="text/javascript">GA_googleFillSlot("highline_story_text_region_slot_2");</script></div></p>
FeaturesThu, 01 Dec 2016 18:22:44 +0000patr252740 at http://www.highlinetimes.com Enjoy Brass Quintet Concert of traditional Holiday music at Burien Actors Theatre Dec. 11http://www.highlinetimes.com/2016/12/01/news/enjoy-brass-quintet-concert-traditional-holiday
<p>On Sunday, Dec. 11, enjoy the sounds of the season as Burien Actors Theatre presents a Holiday Concert with the Northwest Symphony Orchestra (NWSO) Brass Quintet—featuring internationally renowned soloist Natalie Dungey. This concert presents traditional holiday music played by the brass quintet in chamber-music style.<br />
The NWSO Brass Quintet is drawn from the nationally acclaimed Northwest Symphony Orchestra, which has been featured on National Public Radio and NBC’s Today Show. Artists as diverse as Alice in Chains and Natalie Cole have performed with the NWSO.<br />
Seventeen-year-old American trumpeter Natalie Dungey came to international attention through her stunning performance of the Arutunian Trumpet Concerto at the National Trumpet Competition when she was 10. Since then, she has been a featured soloist with Christopher O’Reilly on NPR’s From The Top (show #202), premiered works for trumpet and orchestra, and performed as featured soloist with orchestras and bands around the country and as far away as Japan. She performed the world premiere of Calling The Cavalry--written for her by Hollywood film composer and Grammy winner Mateo Messina (soundtrack for Juno)--with the Northwest Symphony Orchestra, of which she is a member, in Benaroya Hall.<br />
BAT’s concert with the NWSO Brass Quintet starts at 7:30 p.m. and runs until 9:15 p.m. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 seniors and $10 students. For tickets, go to <a href="http://www.burienactorstheatre.org" title="www.burienactorstheatre.org">www.burienactorstheatre.org</a> or call 206-242-5180--while tickets last. Burien Actors Theatre is located at 14501 Fourth Ave. S.W. in Burien.<br />
ABOUT BURIEN ACTORS THEATRE<br />
Exciting live theater has been a tradition in Burien since 1955. Incorporated in 1980, Burien Actors Theatre (BAT) has been a leading producer of quality live theater serving residents of the Seattle and south Puget Sound areas.<br />
Burien Actors Theatre gives audiences an intriguing and invigorating theatre experience with unusual and fantastical productions they can’t get on film or see anywhere else. The company’s mission is to treat audiences to productions of the highest artistic integrity that excite, engage and involve both the local and expanding theatrical communities in the Puget Sound region.<br />
BAT is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, operating on revenue from ticket sales, donations, grants, sponsorships and volunteers.<br />
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NewsThu, 01 Dec 2016 15:42:37 +0000kenr252735 at http://www.highlinetimes.comMan with knife on the roof of Highline Hospital draws police responsehttp://www.highlinetimes.com/2016/12/01/news/man-knife-roof-highline-hospital-draws-police
<p>Burien police, King County Sheriff deputies and Normandy Park Police responded to a report of a man, armed with a knife on the roof of the Highline Hospital on Thursday morning just after 11:40am.</p>
<p>The man, suspected of being delusional according to radio calls between police officers, was reportedly sitting on the edge of the roof, talking to officers, just before Noon.</p>
<p>Scanner traffic indicated that police were responding tactically, taking positions in the building. A negotiator was talking with the man according to police chatter.<br />
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<p>A crowd formed watching the man and were asked to step away by police.</p>
<p>The man requested cigarettes and police acted to honor that request. A couple and one other person in the window of the hospital were shooting video of the subject and police moved to ask them to stop.</p>
<p>The man could be heard shouting obscenities in the background over police radio. He was sitting on the ledge of the building prompting police to give him a little space. </p>
<p>Police planned to subdue the subject with a variety of means if he did not voluntarily surrender. They discussed using a "nine banger" or flash grenade<br />
as part of a potential way of ending the situation.</p>
<p>Another couple in the parking structure were also shooting video of man who continued to "play to the crowd" according to police chatter. Police planned to ask the couple to stop recording the man.</p>
<p>The man, according to police was chanting "FBI"</p>
<p>Around 1:06pm police were ordered to take the man into custody. He was tased and taken into custody, according to King County Sheriff's spokes person Cindi West. No word on whether the man would be charged.</p>
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NewsThu, 01 Dec 2016 19:53:00 +0000patr252741 at http://www.highlinetimes.comYouth Choruses & ChoralSounds highlight the holiday seasonhttp://www.highlinetimes.com/2016/12/01/news/youth-choruses-choralsounds-highlight-holiday
<p>On December 10 &amp; 11, two of the ensembles of Northwest Associated Arts will present their annual Christmas programs at the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien.<br />
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Saturday, December 10 at 2pm, KidSounds and YouthSounds join forces for a fun-filled concert, Christmas Treats. Artistic Directors Colleen Thomas-Reitsma and Kerstin Shaffer have programmed a concert guaranteed to deliver a healthy serving of cheer that includes all the familiar and favorite musical songs of the season.<br />
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Sunday, December 11 at 2pm, ChoralSounds will present WinterLight. Artistic Director Ryan Ellis has prepared a program that celebrates the energy and beauty of the holiday season. Keith Hampton’s joyous gospel arrangement True Light is paired with favorites like Keep Your Lamps and Eric Whitacre’s stunning commission Glow, written for Disney’s World of Color: Winter Dreams. There will also be a dash of fun with a medley from Elf: The Musical and a spirited Twelve Days After Christmas, a moving performance of the Bing Crosby/David Bowie duet Little Drummer Boy and Peace on Earth, and many other choral gems.<br />
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As always, CSN and the NWAA Youth Choruses encourage families to attend with their affordable Youth Ticket Program. Parents and adults looking for a risk-free way to introduce their children to the joys of choral music can bring young guests for free. Youth under age 17 can attend for free when accompanied by a paid adult.<br />
ChoralSounds Northwest, a Burien-based chorus of 70 men and women, celebrated its 30th Anniversary in the Spring of 2015 under the gifted baton of Artistic Director Ryan Ellis. Ellis joined CSN in 2014 through a very successful partnership with the UW Choral Conducting program and he has focused his energies on delivering polished choral performances with great success. Audiences have delighted in recent concerts showcasing CSN’s return to high-quality musicianship and family-friendly fun. ChoralSounds is a part of Northwest Associated Arts, which includes KidSounds Northwest, YouthSounds Northwest, and SilverSounds Northwest.<br />
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KidSounds &amp; YouthSounds Northwest demonstrate Northwest Associated Arts’ commitment to providing musical education and performance opportunity for young people from grades 3 through 12 in South King County. Each year the two choruses perform together for a Christmas and a Spring mainstage concert at the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien. In a time of radical funding cuts to music programs in the schools, these ensembles provide an important and life-changing opportunity for students to learn through the discipline of music. Along the way, audiences are delighted with the entertaining performances of these dedicated young singers. The goal of NWAA’s youth choruses is to foster a love of singing by engaging a wide variety of music repertoire. Proper vocal technique, theory and artistry are emphasized with an eye towards developing well-rounded young musicians. <div id="gam-holder-highline_story_text_region_slot_2" class="gam-holder"><script type="text/javascript">GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "highline_story_text_region_slot_2");</script><script type="text/javascript">GA_googleFillSlot("highline_story_text_region_slot_2");</script></div></p>
NewsThu, 01 Dec 2016 15:44:28 +0000kenr252736 at http://www.highlinetimes.comTime for a Year-end Investment Reviewhttp://www.westseattleherald.com/2016/12/01/features/time-year-end-investment-review
<p><em>Sponsored by Sarah Cecil</em></p>
<p>With the holiday season upon us, you may well be busier than usual. However, by spending a few minutes reviewing your investment scenario of this past year, you can see where you’ve been, where you might be going, and what you need to do to keep moving forward toward your long-term financial goals.</p>
<p>So, as you look back at 2016, pay close attention to these elements of your investment picture:<br />
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<p>Performance – Reviewing your investment performance over time is important in helping you determine if you’re on track to achieve your financial goals. So, in evaluating how your investments did in 2016, ask yourself some key questions: How did your investments do relative to their performance in past years? If there was a big difference, what might have accounted for it? Were your returns relevant to your long-term goals? In other words, if you have already established a return rate you’ll need to reach your goals – and you should indeed set such a rate – were your actual returns “on track” to help you make progress toward your objectives? And, just as importantly, were your return expectations realistic, based on your investment mix and the market environment? </p>
<p>Investment mix – If you are a diligent investor following a well-designed strategy, you probably started out in 2016 with an investment mix that reflects your risk tolerance, time horizon, and short- and long-term goals. But over time, your investment mix can change, even without your having done so on purpose. If you owned a certain percentage of an asset, such as growth stocks, and those stocks appreciated in price substantially, they could take up a larger percentage of your portfolio than you had intended, thereby exposing you to a higher risk level than that with which you are comfortable. So now that the year is coming to a close, examine your investment mix to see if it needs “rebalancing.” </p>
<p>Contribution levels – Are you taking full advantage of your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan? Specifically, if you got a raise this past year, did you boost your contributions to your plan? The more you invest now, and throughout your working life, the less likely it will be that you have to play “catch up” in the years immediately preceding your retirement. </p>
<p>Mistakes – We all make mistakes in every walk of life – including the way we invest. In looking back over 2016, can you spot some investment mistakes you might have made? Did you temporarily “bail out” on investing immediately after the “Brexit” vote, only to find, a few weeks later, that the markets had soared to record highs? Did you act on impulse and buy a so-called “hot” stock that turned out to be inappropriate for your needs and risk level? While mistakes like these might be costly in the short term, they can ultimately prove invaluable – if you learn from them.<br />
We’re just about ready to turn the page on the 2016 calendar. So, as you review your investment decisions for the past year, try to determine what worked, what didn’t – and what you can do to improve your results in 2017.<br />
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FeaturesFri, 02 Dec 2016 00:51:28 +0000patr252746 at http://www.highlinetimes.comHighline Public Schools Awarded $30K to improve graduation ratehttp://www.highlinetimes.com/2016/11/29/news/highline-public-schools-awarded-30k-improve
<p><em>information from Highline Public Schools</em></p>
<p>Highline is one of two Washington school districts awarded $30,000 grants to support increasing graduation rates. The grant will launch a new Jobs for Washington’s Graduates (JWG) program at Mount Rainier High School. The program targets students who are not on track to complete high school or successfully transition to a job or further education. A JWG program already exists at Puget Sound Skills Center.</p>
<p>JWG is a nationwide program that helps students overcome barriers, find a career path, and graduate with a plan to pursue either college or a career after high school. The program supports students with an array of services including:</p>
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<li>Counseling,</li>
<li>Employability skills development,</li>
<li>Leadership and teamwork training,</li>
<li>Job development,</li>
<li>Job placement services that will result in either a </li>
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<p>quality career after graduation and/or enrollment in a postsecondary education and training program, and<br />
Follow-up services after graduation.</p>
<p>"I am proud that our graduation rate is rising, but we remain committed to achieving our goal of graduating at least 95 percent of our students," said Superintendent Susan Enfield. "This grant will help ensure that our students graduate with a diploma that is a ticket to the future of their choice."</p>
<p>Highline and Federal Way Public Schools will each receive $30,000 to expand JWG programs. Half of the funding is from AT&amp;T Aspire and half from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.</p>
<p>State Superintendent Randy Dorn was instrumental in the creation of JWG in 2011. “The program has helped thousands of students find their path,” Dorn said. “It does that while keeping students in schools and getting diplomas. I applaud AT&amp;T for the grant program and hope that Jobs for Washington’s Graduates continues to grow.”<br />
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NewsWed, 30 Nov 2016 00:54:01 +0000patr252724 at http://www.highlinetimes.comAmanda's View: Sharing Harry and Fantastic Beastshttp://www.highlinetimes.com/2016/11/29/commentary/amandas-view-sharing-harry-and-fantastic
<p><strong>By Amanda Knox</strong><br />
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I’m actually glad Chris was just too old to be into Harry Potter back in the day. Although he was a fantasy and sci-fi nerd who read voraciously and regularly played Dungeons and Dragons, in 1997—when Sorcerer’s Stone was published—he was also fifteen. There were limits.<br />
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I, on the other hand, was the perfect age—ten. Thanks to the fact that my mom was an elementary school teacher who stayed apace of children’s literature, I received a U.S. first edition copy for my birthday just a month after it was published, and straight away, I read it all the way through. For the release of every book in the series since, I made a point of standing hours in line at Barnes and Noble, dressed in a hand-made purple cloak, waiting for midnight to strike so I could purchase my copy and stay up all night reading. I matured alongside the books. They made me laugh, cry, think. I returned to them again and again, read them in German and Italian. I even studied the supplemental material—Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Quidditch Through the Ages—and I gratefully absorbed Eliezer Yudkowsky’s epic fanfiction, Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality.<br />
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Now I get to return to them again, this time with special purpose: Chris. We’re listening to the audiobooks in the car, while eating meals, before going to bed. I’m enjoying witnessing the dichotomous way he approaches the story: on the one hand, with a certain adult detachment as the writer in him takes note of narrative cues (“Snape’s looking pretty suspicious… Too suspicious to be the real bad guy... But what about that Gilderoy Lockhart?!”). On the other hand, he’s boyish and emotionally invested, clenching his fists and muttering darkly whenever Draco Malfoy enters the scene. I love that he can be both—adult and child—at the same time.<br />
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For my part, I get to enjoy omniscience—I’m always raising my eyebrows suggestively, gleefully squeezing Chris’s hand, and smirking knowingly. But even more than that, coming back to the series as an adult after already absorbing it as a child, I’m enjoying understanding aspects of the story that I overlooked before, simply because I didn’t yet have the requisite life experience to appreciate them.<br />
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Take The Prisoner of Azkaban, which Chris and I just finished. There’s political intrigue, betrayal, heartbreak…and on top of all that, Dementors:<br />
Dementors…drain peace, hope, and happiness out of the air around them. Even Muggles feel their presence, though they can’t see them. Get too near a Dementor and every good feeling, every happy memory will be sucked out of you…You’ll be left with nothing but the worst experiences of your life.*<br />
Back when I was a kid, I didn’t really understand the Dementors beyond that they were terrifying monsters that can drain the magic out of wizards. It never occurred to me that what a Dementor did to people in the world dreamed up by J.K. Rowling could have anything to do with what people experience in the real world, like it never occurred to me how to relate to a werewolf.</p>
<p>Only since having lived a bit more do I recognize that Dementors are a magical manifestation of something very real and relatable—depression. Get too close to a Dementor, and you’ll be trapped in a cold, sad loop of panic and hopelessness, haunted by your worst life experiences and fears. Everyone feels that now and again; I felt that for the better portion of a day just last week. What I love about J.K. Rowling’s metaphor for depression—a soul-sucking monster—is how it accurately reflects a person’s ability to unwillingly but unavoidably obsess over our worst fears and memories, and lose sight of a better, more balanced perspective.<br />
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Just today, Chris and I went to see Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, in which J.K. Rowling introduces a whole new monster: the Obscurus. It’s a magical parasite that forms in a young witch or wizard when they are forced to suppress their magical powers, especially under traumatic circumstances. The Obscurus eventually takes over its host, dissolving them into a cloud of silky, black ash that lashes out and destroys anything in its path. Like the Dementor, the Obscurus is not just a monster. It is a magical manifestation of the kind of dissociative and aggressive mental illness that a person can suffer as a result of abuse, neglect, and self-repression.<br />
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Yes! As terribly tragic as the Obscurus is, it’s real. It means something. This is the take-away of the series, as I return to it again and again: Harry Potter is rooted in a deep, searching compassion for the human condition. And that’s a story I’ll never get tired of, especially if the world happens to be inhabited by Nibblers, Phoenixes, and the Weasley twins. On the drive home, we put on Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.<br />
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CommentaryTue, 29 Nov 2016 19:01:48 +0000htweb252716 at http://www.highlinetimes.comRyan Thomas "Parks" Parkerhttp://www.highlinetimes.com/2016/11/29/news/ryan-thomas-parks-parker
<p>November 5, 1968 - November 29, 2014</p>
<p>Not Forgotten.</p>
<p>Love you always, Mom</p>
<p>Go Hawks #12</p>
<p>Published in the Highline Times Section of the Westside Weekly<br />
December 2, 2016,</p>
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